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Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator
Project occupancy, NOI, and value for a storage facility.
Assumptions
Stabilized monthly rev
$33,120
Annual NOI
$258,336
Estimated value
$3,974,400
| Month | Occupancy | Monthly Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Month 3 | 74% | $26,640 |
| Month 6 | 80% | $28,800 |
| Month 9 | 86% | $30,960 |
| Month 12 | 92% | $33,120 |
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Built by The Crimson Bench · Educational model, not financial advice
About the Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator
Model a self-storage facility leasing up over a year to see stabilized revenue, NOI, and value at your cap rate.
It's built for directional planning: change any assumption and watch the whole projection move, the way a seasoned operator pressure-tests a plan before committing capital. Everything is computed live in your browser — nothing is sent anywhere.
How the Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator Works
The model takes 6 assumptions and returns 3 headline metrics plus a full breakdown. Here is exactly what goes in and what comes out — no black box.
The Inputs
| Assumption | Example value |
|---|---|
| Units | 300 |
| Starting occupancy | 70% |
| Occupancy gain / mo (pts) | 2 |
| Rent / unit / mo | $120 |
| Expense ratio | 35% |
| Cap rate | 6.5% |
Worked Example
Every figure below is produced by the live model using the example assumptions above. Change any input in the simulator to see your own numbers.
Stabilized monthly rev
$33,120
Annual NOI
$258,336
Estimated value
$3,974,400
| Month | Occupancy | Monthly Revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Month 3 | 74% | $26,640 |
| Month 6 | 80% | $28,800 |
| Month 9 | 86% | $30,960 |
| Month 12 | 92% | $33,120 |
The Operator's Read
Self-storage runs on low expenses and sticky tenants — once leased up, the NOI is remarkably stable. Value is NOI ÷ cap rate, so raising rents on existing tenants flows almost entirely to value.
Assumptions & Limitations
- •The model is deterministic: it projects your inputs forward with clear arithmetic, not a Monte-Carlo or probabilistic forecast. It shows one scenario at a time — run several to bracket a range.
- •Defaults are illustrative benchmarks, not your business. Replace every field with your real numbers before drawing conclusions.
- •It abstracts away taxes, financing, seasonality, and one-off events unless a field explicitly captures them. Treat the output as a directional estimate.
- •This is an educational tool, not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate real decisions with a qualified professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator calculate?
Model a self-storage facility leasing up over a year to see stabilized revenue, NOI, and value at your cap rate. It takes 6 assumptions — Units, Starting occupancy, Occupancy gain / mo (pts), Rent / unit / mo, Expense ratio, Cap rate — and returns Stabilized monthly rev, Annual NOI, Estimated value, along with a full projection table you can export.
How do I use the Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator?
Enter your own figures in the input fields above — Units, Starting occupancy, Occupancy gain / mo (pts), and the rest. The model recalculates instantly and shows the resulting Stabilized monthly rev and full breakdown. No sign-up needed to run it.
Is the Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator free?
Yes — you can run the simulator and see the headline results for free. Toolkit Pro unlocks the full projection table, Excel/PDF export, saved scenarios, and AI analysis: $180/mo, $1,728/yr, or unlock any 3 simulators for $20.
What's the difference between this and a free calculator?
A calculator answers one question. This simulator models the full picture — multiple linked assumptions, a projection table, and scenario comparison — the way an operator would build it in a spreadsheet, but instantly.
Who built the Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator?
The Crimson Bench's Ivy League-educated operators — the same people we deploy into C-suites. This is the self-serve version of a model they'd build inside a live engagement.
Is this financial advice?
No. The Self-Storage Lease-Up Simulator is an educational modeling tool for directional planning — not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Validate any real decision with a qualified professional.
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